Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea, 1st large type bronze medallion, 73mm. (Henry Laurence, Seaman of Her Majesty’s Mail Packet, Widgeon. 30th March, 1842.) considerable edge bruising and other marks, therefore good fine £300-£360

General Meeting Minute Book, 30 March 1842:

‘A Medal in Bronze to Mr H. B. Disney, a Trinity Pilot, who steered the Boat, and was, more than once, washed out.

A Medal in Silver to Mr Sclater, First Mate, A Medal in Silver to Mr Canney, Second Mate of Her Majesty’s Steamer Widgeon and Medals in Bronze to each of Six men, for saving the Crew of the Minerva, of Jersey, wrecked, near Calais, 10th inst.’